Entry Detail


sheperd's purse


Entry Type:  
Species
Scientific Name:  
Common Name:  
sheperd's purse
Myaamia Name:  
Harvest Seasons:  
Fall
Habitats:  
Human-Disturbed Areas

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Myaamia Archival Sources  
Reference Source Reference Type Archival Data Comments
Rafert, S. 1989 No Reference Specified

Sheperd's purse was an important green.

Peoria, Eastern Shawnee, Wyandotte, Seneca-Cayuga, Miami and Ottawa Tribes 2003 No Reference Specified

Leaves are eaten as greens.

Botanical Sources  
Reference Source Reference Type Data Comments
Gleason, H.A. and Cronquist, A. 1991 Habitat 

A native of Europe occurring commonly in various habitats throughout North America.

Related Sources  
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